After termination of the Focalpoint Coaching franchise, can I use any trade name that suggests a connection with Focalpoint Coaching?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
When this Agreement expires or is terminated:
(1) Franchisee may not directly or indirectly at any time or in any manner (except with other FocalPoint Franchised Businesses Franchisee owns and operates) identify itself or any business as a current or former FocalPoint Franchised Business or as one of Franchisor's current or former franchise owners; use any Mark, any colorable imitation of a Mark, or other indicia of a FocalPoint Franchised Business in any manner or for any purpose; or use for any purpose any trade name, trade or service mark, or other commercial symbol that indicates or suggests a connection or association with Franchisor;
(2) Franchisee agrees to discontinue the use of any Website and social media used in connection with the Franchised Business or otherwise referring to the Marks or FocalPoint Franchised Businesses;
(3) Franchisee agrees, at Franchisee's expense, to take the action required to cancel all fictitious or assumed name or equivalent registrations relating to Franchisee's use of any Mark;
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Disclosure Document, after the franchise agreement expires or is terminated, a franchisee cannot identify themselves or any business as a current or former Focalpoint Coaching franchised business. This restriction applies to all situations except for other Focalpoint Coaching Franchised Businesses the franchisee continues to own and operate.
Specifically, the franchisee is prohibited from using any mark, any imitation of a mark, or any other indication of a Focalpoint Coaching Franchised Business for any purpose. Additionally, the franchisee cannot use any trade name, trade or service mark, or other commercial symbol that suggests a connection or association with Focalpoint Coaching.
Furthermore, the franchisee must discontinue using any website and social media accounts associated with the franchised business that refer to the marks or Focalpoint Coaching Franchised Businesses. The franchisee is also responsible for canceling all assumed name registrations related to the use of any mark at their own expense. This ensures a clean break between the franchisee and the Focalpoint Coaching brand, preventing potential confusion among customers and protecting the brand's identity.